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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isobel Frodsham

Church of England Synod calls for more protection of child trafficking victims

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The Church of England Synod has urged the Government to ensure the protection of child trafficking survivors in the eyes of the law.

The national assembly voted 331 to zero in favour on calling on the Government to “ensure the proper protection of minors who are trafficked and enslaved is enshrined in law” and implement “effective access to support, accommodation, work and education for victims of modern slavery”, as outlined by the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dame Sara Thornton.

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